Creality Creator PWR: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

A Wi-Fi AC power controller and energy meter for compatible 3D printers, sold by Creality and built on BIQU’s Panda PWR hardware.

Strengths

Adds wireless on/off, energy monitoring and timed or print-completion shutdown to a compatible printer without a separate screen.
Local web dashboard runs in a browser, with documented factory reset and firmware recovery tools.
Real-time voltage, current, watts and accumulated energy can expose a printer’s baseline draw.
Two 5 V USB ports can power low-current accessories, with USB1 following the printer’s LED.
Listed around $39 at Creality’s US store, below many dedicated printer power modules.

Weaknesses

No independent instrumented test, teardown or exact-model owner discussion was found.
Only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is documented; setup depends on local network access to port 4408.
One published owner review complains about the interface and launch readiness.
Warranty terms differ by seller: up to 12 months at Creality, 180 days at BIQU.
Shutdown after print completion cuts mains power, which may interrupt the printer’s cool-down fans.

Verified specifications

Product	Creality Creator PWR, distributor item 4008030122; BIQU and BigTreeTech sell the same hardware as “Panda PWR” (model PANDAPWRV1).
Function	Wi-Fi AC power management with wireless on/off, real-time voltage, current, power and energy monitoring, countdown and print-completion shutdown, plus two 5 V USB-A ports.
Controller	ESP8684-MINI-1-H4 Wi-Fi module, 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n (2412–2462 MHz); BTT documentation lists 272 KB RAM and 4 MB flash, not independently verified.
Mains input	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Switched output	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; BIQU’s page states 9 A, the FCC-filed manual states 3 A.
Communication input	5 V, Type-C, input only.
USB	two ports, 5 V at up to 1.5 A each (USB1 controllable, USB2 always on).
Wi-Fi certification	FCC ID 2BAS6-PANDAPWRV1, grantee Shenzhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.; conducted output 0.01982 W; 20 cm separation from persons required.
Dimensions	141.66 × 65.66 × 34.5 mm; cable length 500 mm.
Box contents (Creality)	Creator PWR ×1, packaging box ×1, BTT Duck ×1, sticker ×2.
Box contents (BIQU)	Panda PWR ×1, USB-C charging cable ×1, package box ×1, BTT Duck ×1.
Compatibility	Creality lists K2 Series, K1 Series, Ender-3 V3, Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality Hi and other Klipper printers; BIQU lists additional C14-inlet machines.
Warranty	Creality states “up to 12-month” warranty and 14-day return/refund; BIQU states 180 days.

Full research notes and sources

Setup and day-to-day use

Initial setup uses a temporary access point and a local web page, usually at 192.168.254.1, then joins a 2.4 GHz network; the printer is linked by IP address and port 4408. Change the default access-point password after setup and keep the dashboard off the public internet. The device supports countdown timers, one-shot shutdown after a completed print, USB1 control and high/low power cutoffs. USB2 stays on at all times. Job-aware shutdown depends on correct network and host configuration; manual button control remains available.

Running costs, parts and warranty

No scheduled consumables or subscription are documented. The main ownership costs are the unit itself and, if damaged, a correctly specified replacement AC cord; no verified replacement-cord SKU or price was found. Creality advertises a 14-day return window and up to 12 months of warranty, while BIQU advertises 180 days; confirm the exact term for the purchased unit in writing. Support contacts include cs@creality.com and service001@biqu3d.com, and the FCC-filed manual lists service005@biqu3d.com.

Is it worth it?

October 2026 channel listings ranged from $35.49 to $62.90: Creality’s store at $39.43 against a $49.29 compare-at price, a variant tile at $35.49, BIQU at $38.99 against $49.99 regular, Newegg at $52.97 with import shipping, and the K2 accessory hub at $53.36. At or below $35 delivered it is reasonable only if the buyer specifically needs the documented Klipper completion workflow. Above $45–$55 a Shelly Plug US Gen4 at $24.99 offers 15 A / 1,800 W switching and a three-year warranty, though it does not provide the printer-specific completion logic. Do not buy if the AC rating cannot be reconciled with the printer’s nameplate, regardless of price.

Which model this is

This page covers the Creality Creator PWR, distributor item 4008030122, a Wi-Fi AC power controller for compatible printers. The same hardware is sold by BIQU and BigTreeTech as “Panda PWR” (FCC ID 2BAS6-PANDAPWRV1, model PANDAPWRV1). The Amazon listing for this product is ASIN B0G57PD7CD. Creality’s store page does not publish an FCC ID; the FCC grant is under BIQU’s name.